How will chemotherapy affect me?
Most people undergoing chemotherapy feel well enough to continue to lead active
lives. However, because each person and treatment is different, reactions vary.
Common side effects are fatigue, nausea and vomiting, pain, hair loss and anemia.
You should discuss your concerns about possible side effects with your oncologist.
You may also want to take the following precautions:
- Ask your physician when your greatest fatigue or other side effects are most likely to occur.
- Ask someone to drive you to and from your treatment sessions.
- Arrange to have someone help you with childcare for the day of and day after your treatment session.
- Take leave from work the day of and the day after your treatment session.
- Speak with your employer about your needs during treatment. Explore alternative work arrangements, such as working a part-time schedule, arranging for rest periods during the workday, or doing some work from home.
- Under federal and state laws, some employers are required to let you work a flexible schedule to meet your treatment needs. Click here to reach our social worker, rspinellireyes@srhs.org or check with your human resources department, a social worker or your congressional or state representative for more information.
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